Louisiana · FIPS 22083 · HUD FY 2027
Richland Parish, Louisiana Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Richland Parish is $975 a month (rent plus utilities), 16% below the Louisiana average of $1,161 and 45% below the U.S. average of $1,761. That is up $31 (3.3%) from FY 2026. At 30% of income, a household needs about $39,000 a year to afford it.
- $9752-bedroom FMR+$31 (+3.3%) vs FY 2026
- $7851-bedroom FMRLouisiana: $973 · U.S.: $1,478
- $39,000Income for a 2-bedroom$19/hour full-time
- 35 of 642BR rank in Louisiana1 = highest rent
| Unit | Richland Parish FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $783 | $754 | +$29 (+3.8%) | $895 | $1,379 | $31,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $785 | $759 | +$26 (+3.4%) | $973 | $1,478 | $31,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $975 | $944 | +$31 (+3.3%) | $1,161 | $1,761 | $39,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,162 | $1,132 | +$30 (+2.7%) | $1,485 | $2,266 | $46,480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,362 | $1,344 | +$18 (+1.3%) | $1,723 | $2,607 | $54,480 |
How Richland Parish compares
- HUD sets this rent for the Richland Parish, LA metro FMR area, which covers 19,822 residents in 1 county.
- Across Louisiana, 2-bedroom FMRs run from $892 (Winn Parish) to $1,480 (Jefferson Parish).
- Studio to 4-bedroom: $783, $785, $975, $1,162, $1,362. HUD derives the other sizes from the 2-bedroom figure with fixed ratios, adjusted where local data warrant.
- HUD also publishes ZIP-level Small Area FMRs. For the 4 ZIP codes mostly in Richland Parish (by land area), the 2-bedroom figure ranges from $920 to $980.
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code in Richland Parish
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71218 | $790 | $790 | $980 | $1,170 | $1,370 | +$40 (+4.3%) | 1% above |
| 71259 | $750 | $750 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,300 | −$70 (−7.0%) | 5% below |
| 71269 | $740 | $740 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,280 | +$30 (+3.4%) | 6% below |
| 71279 | $740 | $740 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,280 | +$30 (+3.4%) | 6% below |
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD User Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 FMRs (file dated August 26, 2026) and FY 2026 FMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- HUD User Small Area Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 SAFMRs (file dated August 31, 2026) and FY 2026 SAFMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- ZIP-to-county assignment: Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file (file dated December 9, 2021), largest land-area overlap.
Fair Market Rents are HUD’s estimate of gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a modest unit, set at the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents. FY 2027 is HUD’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Housing authorities set voucher payment standards from these figures; check yours.